Proper body mechanics for bending and lifting will prevent unnecessary fractures. NOF has visual aids in learning good body mechanics at https://cdn.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SherriBetz_Osteoporosis_Graphic.pdf If you need help learning proper bending and...
Do you plan to stand and walk? If so, you need to include weight-bearing exercises in your daily routine. If you plan to jog or run sometimes, then you need...
Knowing how to move safely avoids unnecessary risks for falls and fractures. That can improve your life. Avoid unnecessary risks. NOF publication https://www.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/Safe-Movement-Brochure-COMBINED.pdf details proper bending, lifting, etc. This brochure...
Many fractures involve a fall. So don’t fall. But that is easier said than done. Practicing balance exercises strengthens your muscles, improves your reflexes, improves your balance, strengthens your bones,...
The purpose of good bone health is to prevent fractures. Most fractures happen as a result of a fall. If you do not fall, you decrease your fracture risk. How...
Use them or lose them. Bones grow – or shrink – to meet their daily needs. You must be on your feet standing and walking every day if you want...
Can you still do all the physical activities you want to do? Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the key to enjoying your life, especially as we grow older. At ISCD...
Falls are the immediate cause of most “wrist”, shoulder and ankle fractures, and of many Hip fractures. Two or more falls in a year indicate a need for more than...
Running your butt off several days weekly, as a child, is good for your bones. And the benefits last a lifetime! We already knew that vigorous running sports can produce...
Last time we discussed the disabilities caused by “humpback” kyphosis. A major factor in “humpback” is weak back muscles. Upright posture decreases the strain of gravity pulling you forward. Strong...